Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand, though it seems at first to have been used for the North Island only. Many meanings have been given for the name but with Maori names the true meaning can often be found only in a mythological story or in historical fiction illustrating either how the name […]
Below are just a few ideas for fun activities for the family in the school holidays. For address and phone details for any of the below you will find these on our Dunedin School Holiday Activities page. Plus follow our Dunedin Facebook page for regular event updates. Bowl Line Ten Pin Bowling With 18 lanes […]
There are so many great things to do in the Bay of Plenty. For a comprehensive list you can check out our Bay of Plenty pages at Linku2 School Holidays or read on and pick your top picks for great family fun these school holidays! If you're specifically looking for activities in Tauranga check out […]
October school holidays are on the way so are you ready! Check out lots of great school holiday programmes and activities you can do with your kids for holiday fun! Hamilton October School Holiday Activities If you're in Hamilton for these school holidays and want the kids to have a fun day or two out […]
Great ideas for school holiday fun! As school holidays approach once again, North Auckland offers a plethora of activities for family fun and school holiday programmes with over 60 things to do on both our Linku2 School Holidays North Shore and Hibiscus Coast pages you don't need to wander far! There's school holiday programmes including […]
Explore Mount Maunganui The Bay of Plenty region is teeming with exciting activities, and the good news is that there are plenty of cost-effective options in both Tauranga and Mt Maunganui. Whether you're interested in hiking, art galleries, culinary adventures, or social gatherings, you'll find a wealth of opportunities for all ages, all abilities and […]
Do you or your kids have a great imagination? One place in New Zealand where it takes little to stimulate it is the “Goblin Forest”. Located within the lush rainforest surrounding Mount Taranaki you will discover a track abundant in vegetation and holding secret twisted kamahi trunks covered with mosses and ferns. This is the […]
Blenheim, known as the gateway to the wineries of the Wairau Valley, with more than 30 wineries within driving distance of the town, so a great place to visit for Mum and Dad but it’s also a great visit for the kids for a school holiday destination! Being one of the sunniest towns in New […]
If you’re heading to Nelson over school holidays, anytime of year is a good time to take time out to visit Founders Heritage Park. A Nelson City Council venue the park contains a replica historic village, a fine example of Nelson’s history. The character buildings are surrounded by beautiful gardens. Ride on the train offering […]
One of New Zealand’s oldest cities, founded in 1840, 195 km north of Wellington and 164 km south-east of New Plymouth, near the mouth of the Whanganui River. The name means big harbour, although another version is 'long wait'; the town is known as the ‘River City’. Tribes Whanganui is the ancestral home of Ngāti […]
Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui is situated at the eastern tip of the province of Hawke’s Bay. In Māori mythology, Te Kauwae-a-Māui is the tip of the fishing hook that Māui used to pull up the North Island/Te Ika-a-Māui (‘the fish of Māui’) from the sea. In 1769 it was named “Cape Kidnappers” by Captain James Cook, […]
Lake Tekapo is nestled in the heart of New Zealand's South Island. the second-largest of three roughly parallel lakes running north–south along the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin in the South Island of New Zealand. It covers an area of 83 square kilometres, and is at an altitude of 710 metres above sea level. […]
Tairāwhiti means ‘the coast upon which the sun shines across the water' and is the first place to see the sunrise each day. The land of the first light is renowned for its world-first sunrises. Spanning from the top of the East Cape to the treasures of Turanganui-a-Kiwa Gisborne. One of the most spectacular places […]
Toys driving you mad? Here are some practical tips on controlling the mess! Big deep toy boxes often don’t work well. Toys get jumbled into one big mess, small pieces get lost in the tangle and toddlers have no choice but to empty the whole thing on the floor to find what they want. Collect […]
Located 20 minutes north of Masterton at Mount Bruce, Pukaha is home to some of New Zealand’s most endangered wildlife. The Mount Bruce reserve is a restored forest and captive breeding site, former home to Manukura, the only white kiwi in captivity, who sadly passed away late December 2020, and other endangered wildlife such as […]
A short drive from Waitomo Village towards Marokopa is the Mangapohue Natural Bridge. Follow the boardwalk as it weaves its way through an impressive limestone gorge and underneath a stunning natural bridge. The bridge, formed by two ancient limestone arches created over millions of years, is a 17 m high and spans the Mangapohue Stream, […]
Also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, Kaiate Falls is located in Welcome Bay in the Bay of Plenty is a set of waterfalls that were created where the Kaiate stream flows over ignimbrite bluffs. Near 126 Kaiate Falls Road and 25 km from Tauranga. This waterfall also had a third name and was also formerly […]
With domestic travel currently the only wise activity within Covid restrictions, our local tourism industry could really do with the support so Linku2 are featuring on a number of articles to help you pick what would suit you and your family to get out and enjoy our beautiful country! 100% Pure New Zealand have some […]
Holidays are on the way! Check out a guide to lots of great activities you can do with your kids for holiday fun across Waikato! For those looking for holiday programmes for the kids in Hamilton if you have theatre lovers then check out Artz On Show "Annie" or if you have kids who love […]
With domestic travel currently the only wise activity within Covid restrictions, our local tourism industry could really do with the support so Linku2 are featuring on a number of articles to help you pick what would suit you and your family to get out and enjoy our beautiful country! 100% Pure New Zealand have some […]
Visiting Hawke’s Bay for the school holidays? You’ve come to the right place as there are plenty of family-friendly activities on offer. Here are just a few boredom-busters that will keep the kids entertained for ages. Brought to you by hawkesbaynz.com
All year round it is a great time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. There are some wonderful parks and gardens around the country and lots of things for the kids to do apart from just enjoying being outside and so today we are featuring just a couple of the larger gardens you […]
Everyone is aware there are benefits both healthwise and mentally in learning a musical instrument. It has been said the piano is a gateway to all music, so what are some of the benefits in learning to play the piano? Reduces stress – Something that plagues not just adults nowadays! Playing the piano allows you to […]
1. Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walk Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Pathway provides an excellent bike ride, or riding with children on bikes or scooters. Accessed from Western Reserve, at the southern end of Orewa beach and just 40 minutes drive north from Auckland centre. The path features tributes to the estuary's past as […]
Thinking about having a guinea pig as a pet? For many guinea pigs are ideal pets for kids and families as they are cute, cuddly, tolerant of boisterous kiddies and are relatively low maintenance. Here are six good reasons to own a Guinea Pig: However, guinea pigs can be messy! Guinea pigs are herbivores and […]
We have hunted out our five favourite dive sites in New Zealand. New Zealand reportedly has more scuba divers per capita than any other country in the world. Whether it's cruising around reefs in subtropical Northland water, or exploring a subterranean fresh-water cave system, Kiwis are at home under the water. POOR KNIGHTS ISLANDS If […]
Has your child ever asked you this question? And what was your answer? Here are a few facts and arguments you can use in the future. When learning many can't understand the benefits of maths beyond the basic calculation of daily things. However maths is important in all aspects of our lives. Maths equips us […]